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Robert Lyman Obituary

Lyman, Robert J. Of West Bend (formerly of Milwaukee) Mon., Feb. 9, 2009. Age 74 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy M. (nee Wilson). Dear father of Robert L. (Dianne) Lyman, Scott M. Lyman, Susan D. (Bob) Galewski and Lori L. (Bruce) Carroll. Loving grandfather to his precious granddaughters Melissa (Fritz) Galewski, Krista (Austin-Dino) Lyman, Savanna Carroll and Leah Lyman. Bob would always ask his granddaughters, "Why are you so pretty?" Also survived by 1 sister Doris Milligan, 1 brother Chet (Audry) Lyman, 4 sisters-in-law Shirley Wortmen, Dorothy Osterman, Fay Lyman and Betty Osterman, 2 brothers-in-law Clifford (Linda) Wilson and Donny (Connie) Wilson, his best friend and little buddy Oscar the Dog, loving nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Joe and Mary, 5 brothers Leroy Lyman, Buddy Osterman, Frank Lyman, Jerry Lyman and Joseph Osterman, 2 sisters Beatrice Wagner and Henrietta Collata, sister-in-law, Estar Lyman, brother-in-law Shortie Wagner. Robert was a retired Firefighter for the City of Milwaukee for 30 years and served in the Air Force Reserves. No formal service to be held. PHILLIP FUNERAL HOMES AND PARADISE CREMATION SERVICES 1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095 262-338-2050 www.phillipfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 15, 2009.

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Chet & Audrey Lyman

February 18, 2009

Bob will be missed by Chet & Audrey. Although we did not see each other, very much in the past 20 years, we cherished those times that we were able to visit, dine and have a few laughs. May Bob rest in peace and be finally free of all his health problems.

Mary Ellen Feldstein

February 18, 2009

We're saddened by the news of Uncle Bob's passing. We will always cherish the memories of him and our trips to Milwaukee. Our thought and prayers are with you all.

Robert and Linda Fitzgerald

February 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

February 15, 2009

Scott F. Lyman

February 15, 2009

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